Used to stabilize clay soils, and to weight fabrics; Also used in galvanic batteries and rapidly drying varnishes; Has been used in lithography and with silver bromide in photography; [HSDB] Used in storage batteries and paint (pigment); [Hawley] Workers are exposed in mines and smelters and during production of lead storage batteries; [HSDB]

Comments

A strong irritant; [Hawley] Corrosive to skin and eyes; Toxic by ingestion; [Sax] See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases.

Category

Lead Compounds, Inorganic

Description

White powder that is insoluble in water; [CAMEO]

Sources/Uses

Used to stabilize clay soils, and to weight fabrics; Also used in galvanic batteries and rapidly drying varnishes; Has been used in lithography and with silver bromide in photography; [HSDB] Used in storage batteries and paint (pigment); [Hawley] Workers are exposed in mines and smelters and during production of lead storage batteries; [HSDB]

Comments

A strong irritant; [Hawley] Corrosive to skin and eyes; Toxic by ingestion; [Sax] See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases.